So, today, I humbly created a GoFundMe. I say Humbly because I have a migraine thinking of how many jobs I've applied to and haven't been hired at. I say humbly because I've never gone this long without employment in my adulthood. I say Humbly because I am exhausting every part of myself daily to figure out what is next to do... how to turn Splendid Chaos into liquid cash versus ideas, controversial questions surrounding the work, and the ever so immense feeling that my formatting, and marketing are still wrong.
I say Humbly because I thought Go Fundme shouldn't be used my the likes of myself. Someone proud, someone who hates asking for help. Someone who thinks she should have a job today so she shouldn't have to ask. In the last few months I have not worked. I have looked for employment, had numerous doubts and lack of esteem because I was fired from Corporate America. Something I never quite fit into, something the job knew I didn't quite fit into, and somewhere I truly no longer needed to be. I guess, I'll take tears of destitution any day over the heart/chest paints and migraines and self doubt any day. At least to make money the opportunity could always technically be around the corner; so not having it means I chase how to get it every day. I couldn't take death back or a stroke. I think I was getting to the point of stroking out there. So I'm thankful for life in and of itself today. Nothing is worth killing yourself over... Nothing; especially not the work force... It leaves me to say, Art only feels right... Even on a bad day... At least it comforts me out of the bad days... I paint to escape the reality of life... I paint to understand it. I paint to put everything into a perspective or into language I can comprehend. I started the Go FundMe because I have been invited to my second show within the last year in Atlanta. State of the Art will house 10-12 artists at the Doo Gallery from 7-12pm at $1 for entry. (205 Holtzclaw Street SE, Unit J -ATL GA 30316). The Doo Gallery is on my wish list of places to house my work in some fashion and Atlanta is my desired next location of residency to further pursue my art career. So this is kind of a BIG DEAL for me! At this point it's the one thing my mind has been set on doing. The Go Fundme would help cover the costs of traveling to and from Atlanta, safe stay at a hotel, and art/business supply expenses....I thought I would be employed by now but since I'm not and since moving back home may be the next step, I figured I should try this before having to do so. I am believing that someone believes in myself and the art enough to donate. I am thinking that maybe my story could be shared to some other unemployed artist wondering how to smile or think larger than this moment of despair that anything is possible. I keep holding on to that. That anything is possible. I spent this morning devising how to offer the best prices for donations and how to appeal to someone with $5 bucks or $500... I want my art to be everywhere, with everyone if it can be... I am believing that this campaign will be successful... and if you're interested in helping me pursue this,I've attached a link below.
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Finally! The first installment of old and new work has been updated to the site.
In the next few weeks I will begin to upload The Et Ceteras which will consist of The Hippy Kit, notebooks, clothing and glassware. I have the ability to work on multiple surfaces so I hope you enjoy... Until then, stay beautiful, strong and happy lovers and sinners... K. Sin Greetings,
Thank you for bearing with Splendid Chaos and K. Sinful through this reconstruction stage. Over the next few weeks I will be adding fresh photos of my work, pictures from past events and upcoming news with my work along with news in the art community. Please feel free to send me a post or email if you have any questions or inquiries. I welcome you to the beginnings of Splendid Chaos Urban Abstract Art...
My art has long since grown from the moments of my hiding it behind a door or only painting to fall asleep... I will post my upcoming events, random musings and photos of progress of pieces I start... You may even see a photo of me from time to time... In the meantime please check out some of my other social media sites and stay tuned for the journey of Keturha The Artist... Insta: @SplendidChaosArt RawArtist: www.RAWArtists.org/SplendidChaos Facebook Like Page: Splendid Chaos |
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